Real Madrid target Neymar says he can be better than Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

Santos winger Neymar is expected to join Real in January after the Club World Cup.

In Germany for last night's friendly with the Brazil squad, Neymar was asked his thoughts on Barcelona ace Messi.

"I can be as big as him or even better," Neymar replied. "I'm sure of it!"

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